Greensboro, NC -- The Junior Class of Vandalia Christian Schoolhosted a fundraiser to help fellow classmate Will Zimmerman and his family pay medical bills.

Will was diagnosed with AML Leukemia in August of 2011 at the age of 16. Before his diagnoses, Will was a member of both the soccer and basketball teams. For the past six months, Will has undergone five rounds of chemotherapy which has racked up a pretty large medical bill.

To help Will and his family,his fellow classmates have been raising money by selling "Team Will" t-shirts and wrist bands.

As part of their fundraising efforts, the school hosted a "Team Will" shoot-a-thon and basketball game Saturday night.

Participants of the shoot-a-thon were asked to find people to sponsor them. Shooters had 100 attempts to make a basket, and sponsors agreed to donate $1.00 for every basket made, all donations going to help the Zimmerman family.

The school also hosted a basketball game between the VCS Varsity Boys and VCS Alumni-Teachers-Coaches to help raise money.

The event raised $7,000 to help the Zimmerman family with medical expenses.

If you would like to help "Team Will" or find out about future events to help the Zimmerman family you may contact the school at (336) 379-8380.

WFMY News 2

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'Shooting For Will', Students Hold Fundraiser To Help Fellow Student